| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $48.45 | 12.247% | $54.3837 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.80 | 13.416% | $177.8363 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.74 | 5.388% | $48.2045 | $48.20 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.95 | 3.168% | $47.4057 | $47.41 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.88 | 4.500% | $25.9996 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.93 | 10.705% | $227.9748 | $227.97 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.63 | 6.163% | $94.0923 | $94.09 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.38 | $675.8969 | $675.89 | $675.90 | $675.90 | |